The weeks leading up to my departure were filled with all kinds of mixed emotions. One second I would be super excited, and the next I would be really sad. Saying goodbye to everyone was probably the hardest part. As my departure date drew near everything got harder. To be honest I thought about calling the entire deal off a few times. However, I knew that once I got strapped into the plane I would be forced to leave. So, that's what I waited for. After saying goodbye to all of my amazing friends and family, it was time to leave.
Saying goodbye in L.A.
The plane ride was so LOOOONG! About thirteen hours, plus the one hour flight from Fresno to L.A. Luckily the plane didn't have very many passengers, which meant I didn't have anyone next to me. Over the course of my flight I was able to watch four movies, listen to a podcast and take about a million pictures out of my window, and let my mind race.
All of my seats. Yes, I sat in all of them.
Pretty sure this is Alaska.
Just about died when I saw this in the movie choices.
Then I landed in Seoul. Immediately I realized that There was no one I could talk to. That alone is a very odd feeling. However, I tried not to think about it and continued to baggage claim where I met my taxi driver. This dude talked on his phone almost the entire way, and I'm pretty sure we almost died on three separate occasions. After about a fifty minute ride to the apartment I was dropped off on the street where I met a man named Kevin. He showed me around the building and explained the situation, then he went to hang out with some friends. At that point I was having a rush of emotions. Fear, anger, happiness, and excitement were all running through my head. Thankfully I didn't sleep for two days, so I shut my eyes and ended the night.
Just so you all know. The crazy feelings have gone away. I still miss everyone, but I am super happy to be here. My students are awesome, and my co-workers are really nice. I have a few ideas for future posts, but I'm open for ideas on future posts. Just let me know. Also, here is a little video I made with a bunch of my free time on the plane. Its just pictures of the flight route, kind of boring lol.
RK!!! I love your blog (and the title, haha). Your airplane seats are niceeee and I love that you got not one... but three! Did a lot of people have open seats next to them like you or were you just lucky? Oh yah and did you like the screens on the back of each seat? I told you soooo lol. Lastly, this video you made of LA to Seoul in 30 seconds confuses me. The number one rule in geometry is.. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. So why did u do a half circle? Is that because they don't wanna risk going over water the whole way in case of a problem? That worries me because it is like they are admitting the possibility of a problem. Just some small things I noticed but I cant wait to keep reading your blog. Skype soon pleaseeeeeeee. Miss you!
April that idea came across my mind too. I figured it had to do with the whole problem thing. If the plane fucks up I would rather be over land than water lol. Also the earth is a circle so the line might not be as circular as it appears to be on a flat map. But I would much rather land on the ground than shark infested waters. So I am kind of happy that we took that route. Yes we will skype soon for sure.
Love it Robert. Miss you! :)
ReplyDeleteRK!!! I love your blog (and the title, haha). Your airplane seats are niceeee and I love that you got not one... but three! Did a lot of people have open seats next to them like you or were you just lucky? Oh yah and did you like the screens on the back of each seat? I told you soooo lol. Lastly, this video you made of LA to Seoul in 30 seconds confuses me. The number one rule in geometry is.. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. So why did u do a half circle? Is that because they don't wanna risk going over water the whole way in case of a problem? That worries me because it is like they are admitting the possibility of a problem. Just some small things I noticed but I cant wait to keep reading your blog. Skype soon pleaseeeeeeee. Miss you!
ReplyDeleteBrianne I miss you too.
ReplyDeleteApril that idea came across my mind too. I figured it had to do with the whole problem thing. If the plane fucks up I would rather be over land than water lol. Also the earth is a circle so the line might not be as circular as it appears to be on a flat map. But I would much rather land on the ground than shark infested waters. So I am kind of happy that we took that route. Yes we will skype soon for sure.